The Cure Bring Lost World to Atlanta
The band was perfection and Smith’s voice remains strong. At 64, he can still pelt it out with the best of them. The two hours and a half, 29-song show is common for a Cure concert.
Noel Gallagher Finds Fertile Ground From the 90s
Gallagher knows the power and the glory of the Oasis catalog. That’s why he’s still around. What he must not realize is that his fans are quite fond of the new Council Skies.
Pixies Rock With Dogged Determination
While the post-punk, Nirvana-inspiring sound has lightened, the band still shows off its signature sounds: that unmistakable Frank Black (Black Francis) voice, the instantly recognizable guitar of Joey Santiago, and the solid, consistent drumming of David Lovering.
KC’s Boulevardia Fest Continues to Grow
As festival headliners go, Isbell and his 400 Unit are at the top. The 44-year-old sings and writes with the sincerity and compassion of a poet and fans connect with the authenticity of his life experiences.
Vectralux Rock the Star Bar
The band members’ other lives involve some blue-collarish professions far, far away from the rock music universe. Their life experiences and education have culminated in some smart and tasty music.
John Mayer Bares All
Mayer’s solo tour is a stripped-down, acoustic marvel. He mentioned during the performance how appreciative he was that, “All of you showed up for just me and my guitar.”
R.E.M.’s ‘Chronic Town’ Celebrated
The five-song EP Chronic Town was R.E.M.’s debut, released on August 24, 1982. This date marked the introduction of something completely different, changing the American music landscape forever. The band soon became college rock architects and icons.
R.E.M. Explored with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
McDuffie prompted Mills to create a piece which they could perform together. In short order, Mills came up with Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra. It’s an incredible concerto considering the life he’s led through rock music. Fans were able to delve deep into Mills’ creative mind, as well as find those recognizable R.E.M. nuggets from yore.
Was it the Bourbon or the Beyond?
Live Review: Bourbon & Beyond Music Fest (Day 3 Highlights), 9/17/22 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville (First-person diversion: My bride and I belong to the Crowded House-loving ilk, of which there are many members. Our love of the band stretches back to our courtin’ days. I […]
Adrian Belew is Still a Genius
Trent Reznor claims, “Adrian Belew is the most awesome musician in the world,” and Frank Zappa once chimed, “Adrian Belew reinvented the electric guitar!”
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